Keen on an unforgettable
Southern African adventure, but less excited about the logistics and technicalities of making it all happen? Our
accompanied
small group itineraries, with guaranteed departure dates, may well be what you’re after.
SOUTH AFRICA ESSENTIALS 4* // 14 NIGHTS
Explore the Rainbow Nation’s must-visit destinations on this comprehensive 14 night itinerary. You will discover Cape Town, the Little Karoo, Cape Winelands and the Kruger Region for the ultimate Big 5 safari. Perfect for first-time visitors to this beautiful country, which truly has it all.
Start your adventure with 5 nights in Cape Town, South Africa’s “Mother City”, where you will visit all the key desintations (while keeping things fresh, authentic and non-touristy): From Table Mountain and Cape Point to the Boulders’ penguin colony and colourful Bo-Kaap.
From Cape Town travel to the Little Karoo, a region known for its wide open spaces, striking vistas and warm hospitality. Here you will spend 2 nights at a boutique eco-reserve nestled in the Langeberg Mountains.
Next up is the Cape Winelands, a fertile valley renowned as a culinary destination. Learn more about the wine-making process, sample some of the area’s finest wines and enjoy an insightful cellar visit.
From the Cape we continue our journey to South Africa’s northern regions. This area is home to the world’s largest green canyon – the strikingly beautiful Blyde River Canyon as well as the scenic Panorama Route.
Our final stop is the world-famous Kruger region, for an unforgettable Big 5 safari in a private game reserve. A traditional tented camp forms our base from where we set off by 4x4 to marvel at the area’s magnificent wildlife.
A true bucketlist itinerary, this small group adventure takes in three of Southern Africa’s most iconic destinations: Cape Town + Kruger + Victoria Falls. Perfect for travellers looking for the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime African adventure, this is pure African magic.
Kick off your trip with a 7-night stay in Cape Town. Explore Table Mountain, Cape Point, the Cape Winelands and historic Cape Town. Take a deep-dive into local culture with a local cooking class and peep under the ocean’s surface with a qualified marine biologist.
Next up is the iconic Kruger Region, where you will stay in a luxury tented lodge for 3 nights. Learn more about the Big 5 (and dozens of other gorgeous creatures) during immersive 4x4 game drives and authentic safari bushwalks.
Our final destinations is the thunderous Victoria Falls for 5 nights. Marvel at the Falls from various angles, glide along the Zambezi at sunset, travel back in time aboard a historic steam train and discover Chobe National Park in Botswana - home to the largest elephant population in the world.
Explore all the Cape has to offer with our two popular day tours that take in many of the must-visit destinations our region has to offer, done in the Travel Cafe’s one-of-a-kind style and with a few surprise delights along the way.
We also provide transfers in and around Cape Town (and as far afield as the Garden Route) in our own vehicle, the swanky Penguin Express. Private and bespoke tours also available upon request.
This full day tour takes in all the heavyweight sights of the Cape Peninsula. Guests are collected from their central accommodation and can look forward to the following: Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Beach penguin colony, Kalk Bay, Chapmans Peak Drive and Camps Bay.
Set off on a full day exploration of the beautiful Winelands and take a deep-dive into South Africa’s winemaking history while marvelling at the gorgeous scenery of this region. You will be collected from your central Cape Town accommodation and whisked off on a memorable adventure of discovery along the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine routes.
Guest reviews:
“My wife and I had a fantastic 3 weeks in South Africa thanks to a wonderful itinerary especially tailored for us by JD and Francois, it was just PERFECT. We have been to South Africa before but this trip was so much better due to the detailed planning, every item taken for us in advance! The Travel Cafe gave us first class treatment and ensured we had the same for all our trip, they could not have done any more. What a beautiful country and thanks to Travel Cafe we got to visit great venues. PERFECT in every way, thanks JD and Francois for making our trip a truly memorable Adventure. See you again!” -
Michael Bolwell.
“Where to start.... Wow Our first trip to South Africa was beautifully arranged and crafted by JD and Francois using their considerable experience and expertise. The Travel cafe Cape Town perfectly tailored all our likes into a trip of a lifetime, and many new experiences that we loved too. Their love of their home town shows in every single detail making us love it too. From exciting adrenaline rushes to peaceful sunsets and everywhere in between. We loved every minute. All tastes catered for in a new and exciting ways. Experiencing the history and culture first hand is a memory we will treasure always. Thank you so much. You Rock x” -
Gaynor Smethurst.
“Wonderful,Unique and Memorable! We had an absolutely unique and memorable experience in South Africa thanks to the care and passionate attention to detail the team at The Travel Cafe Cape Town delivered in the way they put our dream holiday together. They organised an outstanding itinerary ticking all our boxes and requirements, everything booked. They use a clever little App that guided and supported us during the 2.5 weeks of travel in their beautiful country. We could not wish for a better or more personal experience and would have no reservations in recommending their services to anyone who want to have the holiday of their life in South Africa!”-
Francesca Ecsery.
Howzit! Thanks so much for sending us a message, we will get back to you quick as you can and hope we will get to design a magical African adventure for you in the very near future.
If your request is urgent, please call or WhatsApp us on +2763 639 8522 (JD - English, Afrikaans, German and Dutch) or +27 79 977 5995 (François - English, French and Spanish).
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Warm and sunny regards from Cape Town,
JD + François & The Travel Cafe Team